Why more women over 60 are choosing solitude over settling.

Because some of us over 60 would rather be alone than shrink ourselves one more damn time.

I saw a photo f a local drum circle—something I used to be part of 30 years ago. For a brief second, I felt the tug: Maybe I’ll go. That might be fun. But just as quickly, the truth answered back: No. I’m not doing that. Not because I can’t. But because I won’t.

See, the woman I am now doesn’t move out of nostalgia or habit. She moves from discernment. A…